Laurent Koscielny wants to return to former club Lorient

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Paris, November 30: Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has reportedly told former club Lorient he wants to finish his career at the French side.

The defender has been with the Gunners since 2010 and has become one of the first names on Arsene Wenger's teamsheet thanks to consistent displays at the back on the whole.

However, the 32-year-old has no desire to stick around in North London for the rest of his career and it seems that he has already an exit plan in mind.

At least that is according to Lorient president Loic Fery, who claims Koscielny informed him of his desire to head home despite being under contract at the Emirates until 2020.

Fery told Canal+ Sport: "He told me last week in London that he wanted to finish his career at Lorient."

Koscielny has been a major player for Arsenal over the years, especially in the past three seasons which have not been the best of times for the club.

The vice-captain has helped them to three FA Cup victories, but they have failed to mount a serious title challenge. And last year Arsenal also missed out on qualification for the Champions League.

But, as an individual, he has been one of the best players in his position in the League.

However, the day Koscielny departs will be a sad one for the Gunners faithful as he is clearly a fan favourite.

He added: "I hope he has a few more years playing at Arsenal."

Koscielny spent just one season at Lorient before he was snapped up by Wenger but he shares a special bond with the club.

He joined the Ligue 1 side back in 2009 but made only 40 appearances before he moved to England.

Since then the Frenchman has appeared over 300 times for Arsenal and reached his landmark treble century in the recent victory over Tottenham in the North London derby.